The Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act aka The First Step Act: Rhetoric or Reality? Once again, the Federal criminal justice community is filled with optimism that there will be some element of significant...

Is it Wrong to ask for Prosecutorial Consistency in Awarding Downward Departures Under § 5K1.1? As anyone who works in the Federal sentencing arena knows, most cooperating defendants hope to receive credit for their efforts under...

Is it Wrong to ask for Prosecutorial Consistency in Awarding Downward Departures Under § 5K1.1? As anyone who works in the Federal sentencing arena knows, most cooperating defendants hope to receive credit for their efforts under § 5K1.1 of the Federal Sentencing...

Maryland’s ‘Move Over Law’, which was meant to protect the occupants of emergency response and law enforcement vehicles conducting business on the side of the road, will expand in October to include other types of vehicles. Starting October 1st, the law will also...

Herb Hoelter was recently consulted for his expertise for a case in the Western District of New York. This case involved a first time offender who was charged with possession with intent to distribute opioids. Based on background and mitigation factors developed by...